7th December 2024 @ AiSP Friendship Circles Event

BridgingMinds Network was honored to support and participate in the inaugural Friendship Circles event, organized by the Association of Information Security Professionals (AiSP) in collaboration with NTUC U Women and Family (WAF) and SHE Singapore. With the support of key partners such as the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) and Wissen International, the event brought together over 100 women eager to explore opportunities in the cybersecurity sector.

Throughout the event, participants gained valuable insights from inspiring speakers, including Ms. Nathiya Balaiya (HOD, Data & Tech, Defence Collective Singapore), who shared A Day in the Life of a CISO, and Ms. Tang Jing Ying (Digital Sales Executive, Wissen International), who recounted her journey from Non-Cyber to Cyber.

Event Highlights:

• Engaging keynote presentations from industry leaders
• Breakout group discussions led by cybersecurity professionals from Grab, ITE, NYP School of IT, and SingPost
• Meaningful conversations on areas of interest in cybersecurity and tools to support career transitions
• Our event booth showcasing training opportunities and resources.

BridgingMinds Network remains committed to fostering inclusion and creating pathways for women to excel in the cybersecurity industry.

Check out some of the event photos below:
A look at our event booth setup.

BridgingMinds’s team photo before the crowd came.

Ms. Judy Saw, Strategic Partnership Director of Wissen International, kicked off the AiSP Friendship Circles event with an inspiring welcome speech.

Ms. Nathiya Balaiya, shared an engaging session on A Day in the Life of a CISO, offering valuable insights into the challenges and responsibilities of this critical cybersecurity role.

Ms. Tang Jing Ying shared her inspiring journey from Non-Cyber to Cyber, encouraging participants to explore new opportunities in the cybersecurity field.

Participants engaged in insightful breakout group discussions, facilitated by AiSP Female Members Facilitators from Grab, ITE, NYP School of IT, and SingPost.

Participants taking a break and enjoying some refreshments while networking.

Engaging and connecting with participants from various industries to share knowledge about BridgingMinds’ training courses and how they can support their cybersecurity goals.

Our Head of Training, Mr. Daniel Yoong receiving a certificate of appreciation from AiSP.

Concluded the event with a group photo with everyone.